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My HoneyDew this week is Jessimae Peluso! Jessimae returns to Highlight the Lowlights of her father’s battle with Alzheimer’s, his death, and her life since. It’s another powerful Dew!
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[@metathynk9400]

Bussssin. BUSSSUNN

[@kathleenchapman3890]

Please ask this girl out! What's your probelem??

[@ramonnunez9484]

So happy for you this is such a great platform, Sickler all day!!! And trees I will be getting that ring tone for a fact!!

[@metathynk9400]

@@kathleenchapman3890 agreed, but she only wants a #Zaddy

[@BS-nt9oc]

1:08:55 she's amazing...

[@davearmstrong8038]

This is one of the best podcast episodes I’ve ever heard. The HoneyDew is such a sleeper, you just don’t see it coming.

[@metathynk9400]

so deep for many peop0le

[@skiptheshower]

Agreed

[@butchdotkoski]

Came to the comments to say this. Dealing with a father with dementia, this episode was so cathartic for me. Heavy but hilarious. Lots of laugh crying

[@big67j]

Thank you both for this one. Means a lot.

[@AgendaInMind]

Most of the more severe illnesses happen to people by surprise, unexpectantly, impacting first in the brain, then in the corresponding organ which that part of the brain controls. The end of WWI had absolutely everything to do with the Flu and lung TB outbreak that occurred killing millions. In nature, the biological conflict linked with a territorial fear (just what it means-a fear in your territory, your home, your community, etc.) is a widening of the bronchia (tissue loss). Your body attempts to widen your bronchia in order to allow more air into your lungs to give you more strength and energy to fight to keep your territory safe. Stay with me.......The biological conflict linked with a death fright impacts the lungs. The lungs attempt to grow larger in order to allow more air in because breath equals life, as we all know. No breath equals death. While you are in the fear or death fright conflict, you notice no symptoms of “disease”, except you have cold hands, cold feet, you can’t sleep, you awaken at 3 AM every night, you have little appetite. During the war, millions of people were in fear of the bombing of their homes and cities where the war was most active. Fearing for their lives, their loved ones in the war, their ability to survive. The food in the stores was sparse due to shortages. This lasted for 4 long years! The longer the conflict, the worse the healing phase. Within 2 weeks of the German Chancellor announcing the end of WWI, these millions of people ALL went into the healing phase all at the same time. It is during the healing phase that you experience symptoms of illness! What is the healing phase of the bronchia widening? Severe bronchitis, pneumonia. The body attempts to refill this lost tissue and you experience inflammation, fever, coughing, body aches, fatigue, etc. What is the healing phase of the extra lung tissue that grew? Decomposing of the tissue by TB bacteria and fungi. The symptoms of this healing phase are: severe coughing up of blood and tissue, fever, inflammation, severe mucous, body aches, fatigue. During this decomposing of the extra tissue (tumor), the body expels a lot of protein, and without replenishment, severe protein loss can result in death. Antibiotics did not exist yet. If TB bacteria does not exist in a person or they have been vaccinated against TB (big mistake), then the tumor will simply encapsulate and become dormant and not harm you. Who died during the Spanish Flu? Mainly the poor who could not afford to buy meat and proper nourishment, and the people who were directly impacted by the bombings and destruction of their homes. Millions of people suffered fear and death frights during the fighting of WWI, and millions of people all went into healing at the end of it. Not everyone was affected because not everyone suffered the same way. It’s not a “flu”, it’s not something you “catch”. It’s biological, meaningful, and unavoidable. One hundred years later, a Fear Campaign begins, using the media to spread it......

[@jennamarie2665]

"So you guys left him there?" "He's still there we think."😂🥺❤

[@richkrupansky1339]

She has such a great energy and a perfect sense of humor

[@metathynk9400]

thats what I thought

[@jessebremner5209]

Ya im a big fan

[@haleyjester6167]

She’s so great, genuinely. She reminds me of a happier version of Adriana’s character in the Sopranos

[@clevermissfox]

I’m so impressed with her. Jessimae is so insightful and articulate. Keeping a laugh in her back pocket for the hardest and darkest moments. Can’t imagine how difficult it must have been and must be to deal with having to lose pieces of your loved one every day.

[@MisterDenson]

I’m not a tough guy by any means, but I don’t know if I’ve ever cried during a podcast before. Tears fell from my eyes when I pulled up to the grocery store, and then again I had to choke back tears the entire time I listened while shopping. This was an amazingly open, honest, and informative conversation. Thank you Ryan for providing the platform, and thank you so much Jessimae for sharing this! My heart is broken, but I’ve learned so much. After losing my grandfather in a very similar way to how Jessimae lost her father, and his wife (my grandmother) struggling with early onset dementia in her mid 80s: I felt this entire podcast on a very personal level. God bless you both 🙏🏿❤️

[@metathynk9400]

denson, you're a tough guy and that's why you are able to tear in a podcast

[@metathynk9400]

Have you heard of the book.... The way of the superior man?

[@MisterDenson]

@@metathynk9400 not until just now...

[@BS-nt9oc]

Don’t listen to this at work or while driving. You won’t make it.

[@metathynk9400]

@@BS-nt9oc wise 🥴

[@sarahlovesdonuts9601]

I'm laughing, I'm crying, I'm laugh-crying....thank you. For all that you bring to us, Ryan.

[@tofersmythe9695]

IMAGINE a Netflix original sitcom with Ryan "Sickle cell" Sickler and Jessimae Peluso as the cool parents.

[@metathynk9400]

great!

[@jaredstephens8399]

That’s a good pitch.

[@melaniekaweck3433]

@Kim Hightower imagine how long it would take to film they would have everyone rolling in tears laughing lol

[@metathynk9400]

@Kim Hightower true true 💯💚🤙🏼

[@TiltvikLHS]

All the magic of this pod would be lost

[@Supercooper1311]

This one is one of my favorites. My grandfather passed of a brain disease and the amount of trauma bonding I felt with this one. Thanks Jessimae for sharing your story! Even if I had to explain to my boss why I was crying and hysterically laughing lol

[@metathynk9400]

blessing Fam!

[@ext93]

My grandfather on my mom's side had alzheimers and it was hard to connect with him because he was out of it so often, even though he was able bodied. My grandfather on my dad's side had a stroke just after I was born and couldn't speak or walk very well, but I feel we had a better connection. His brain was still sharp even though he couldn't vocalize. Lost them both before I turned 10. My dad died last year from a brain aneurysm. Brains are fragile things

[@Supercooper1311]

@@ext93 my condolences. Aneurysms are the scariest because it almost happens out of nowhere. Happened to my grandmother as well. I’m glad it sounds like you still have your mom

[@austinsnyder1746]

My grandmother died from Alzheimer’s and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for providing so much enlightenment and beautiful laughter on such a difficult subject. Welcome back to The Honeydew y’all. ❤️❤️

[@stephaniedeuss3295]

When Jessimae said that the healthcare system failed her family.... it's so true. I had to fight for YEARS to get my mother diagnosed and treated for dementia. I have been dealing with it for 6 years. Brought her to her GP, he said she was fine(even though as a fucking dementia nurse I knew she wasn't). I called and got appointments on my own, which insurance wouldn't pay for because she wasn't referred by her primary doctor. Then trying to get a knowledgeable doctor in a rural area... forget it. It's so frustrating and heartbreaking.

[@bradblades4245]

Jessimae's honesty and sense of humor gives me strength. You're awesome, Jessimae!

[@ltheil8030]

"I miss you". Jesus. That took my breath away. I lost my mom 11 years ago. She went very quickly at just 47 years old and wasn't there mentally at the end. I wish I remembered those last two weeks more. Thank you for sharing this story. It was an incredible podcast.

[@pawpawg7358]

One of the best ep yet, I am sitting here crying my eyes out. Lost my mom to cancer 8 yrs ago and she was in hospice for a month. And the last thing I said to her was it ok to go, you did a great job raising us and we will be ok. That night i got the call that she had passed

[@SnowboardBandit]

I listen to a disgusting number and podcast daily / weekly, however, none have made me cry like this episode has. Extremely deep subject matter and a deep dive at that. I don’t think many people can imagine their parents forgetting who they are. What an underdog of a podcast and incredible episode. Thanks Jessimae for telling her story.

[@nhanknhankson2194]

I loved Jessimae before and i love her even more now, so smart about the medicine part. My dad was an alcoholic who abruptly quit drinking after he had no money left and would go into psychosis from withdrawal symptons multiple times,until he met his timely demise. Its very dangerous and more people need to be aware of the risks of doing so, very interested to hear the angle that the alcohol use accelerates alzheimers, I hope we can take that disease to bed within the next 5 years.

[@bstims2506]

This was a great episode. Recently overheard my mother having a discussion with her sisters about how she’s showing signs of dementia. This being the same thing that took her grand parents, scares me to death now and I wish I didn’t overhear it. Thank you for this episode, truly one of the best

[@L0NN1E_23]

Didn’t think I’d be crying today but shit here we are

[@melissasmash]

It’s nice to hear someone around my age to talk about losing a parent to Alzheimer’s. It’s usually people talking about their grandparent. My dad passed away at 69 when I was 34

[@jmtas4]

My mom is 68 and about a 7 on the Alzheimers scale. My dad has cirrhosis and has maybe 3-6 months. It's been a terrible last 3 years. We finally just convinced him to allow us to place them both in a facility.

[@ranievanarsdall7903]

This one is profound y’all. This is an episode I’m going to repeat and remember for years.

[@pilkingtongue]

dude yeah, this is me back in for seconds now

[@lynnwilliams8295]

17 minutes in and I’m a mess. My Dad had vascular dementia. My mother had Alzheimer’s. With dad it was so slow and unnoticeable at first. He got really strange about money. Then he stared wanting to go “home” meaning the house my parents lived in for 40 years before they moved to a retirement community. He had a built in GPS. He drove a truck when he worked and he knew where everything was. All the sudden he didn’t want to drive around the neighborhood. He progressed to being aggressive and not knowing who my mom was. Eventually went to a nursing home. Mom was similar but different symptoms. For years she didn’t know who her kids were. She ended up with cancer which is what took her. A couple days before she passed she “came back” for a day. She knew us! Her wit and sense of humor came back! It was like a miracle. The hospice nurse said that’s common right before they pass. She went to be with the lord 2 days later. Thankfully we were able to keep her home. Its a horrible disease. It’s like seeing your family members die for a.pronged time in a way. They are right in front of you but at the same time they are gone, if that makes sense. God bless anyone who goes through this.

[@8791kcin]

The honeydew has gotten me to realize and work through a lot of my personal trauma that I've built up in my 43 years and have never dealt with. I've learned so much this last year about myself just listening to others. Thank you so much Ryan.

[@mikej7802]

My dad passed three Tuesday’s ago. This was so great to listen and laugh to. Sunday, Monday, happy days, Tuesday is Tuesday.

[@briannamccrary8701]

I absolutely love this episode! Jessiemae is one of the most genuine people on earth 🌎 and I love me some Ryan Sickler...this ep was EVERYTHING 🥰

[@libbym8382]

What a well spoken, intelligent woman. Her strength radiates through the screen with this one. 💓

[@thechickencoop8096]

Love this! I work in a Neuro unit at a hospital and have seen so many people struggle with all the brain diseases and have had a large amount of hospice patients and it’s always such an honor to take care of hospice patients and to hold their hand and tell then that it’s okay to go when they’re ready. End of life care has always been the greatest honor for me to do.

[@brentbarrus9754]

My Grandmother passed of Lewy Body Dementia in December. It's a rough ride, symptoms would spike and then plateau for months/years, so JUST when the negative became manageable, or accepted, it would escalate further than we could imagine. Jessimae said it so perfectly, "We were plugging holes, in a ship that was already sunk." Our prognosis, was off by 2 years, and she ended up on home hospice for more than 18 months. Which meant the immediate family had completely processed her death, and had to live with the body every day. God it's heavy.

[@jdking5961]

I quietly cried while listening to this one.

[@docword666]

great chemistry between these too. Jessimae is one of my favourite guests here.

[@jameseugenia5578]

I think these two should do a regular podcast like 2 Bears.

[@HBR-q5z]

I was an investment banker across the street from a high end Alzheimer's community for years and I witnessed so much of what Jessimae is talking about.

[@MrKoolaidman5]

This was unbelievable in terms of humor and articulation, long live the honey dew

[@teresagarrett435]

I had a similar experience with my mom she had cancer but I had to have a talk with her at the end and tell her I would be okay and my dad would be okay and she had a tear come out of her eye, the whole thing is sad but Satisfying at the same time

[@ITSRAYANNNN]

I had to pause to call my mom to tell her she needs to be nice to my dad and not get so angry at him when he can't remember something

[@KeiranR]

One of my last conversations with my nan who had Alzheimer's was about how she was waiting for her sister to collect her and she said she had a parcel for her... I told her to give my grand auntie a hug and to be sure to thank her for helping her.. she looked at me and i feel like we had a moment of clarity..in her world .. it is a moment I will never forget at that moment everything was ok put the both of us after her funeral I come home to this the smell of her perfume in the house I'm allergic to perfume for the most part and so my partner doesn't wear any.. and just for reference my nan had never been in my house..

[@LorSTApunk07]

My great grandmother had Alzheimer’s. A succession of relatives & a live in nurse took care of her at home before she died. I’ll never forget seeing her at age ten and her asking every few minutes who I was. I’ve had friends and known/visited folks who’ve had dementia. It’s so heartbreaking. This episode was heavy but was very good. The Dew episodes with huge stories & just talking about life are my faves. It’s why I enjoy the Honeydew. This episode also reminded me of the one with Karen Kilgariff.

[@scotymac4089]

Wow. One of the best podcasts that I have ever heard/seen here on KZbin I’m a fan of you both and this is by far the most helpful, soul wrenching, real thing that I have seen. Going through a similar situation and this hits home. Thank you both!

[@TheSmilingFury]

YO! That shit Jessemae said about how the boomer generation treated their emotions, like the mafia treated informers, is probably one of the most purely funny ideas I ever heard!!

[@andrewanderson1777]

Huge shout-out to The Honeydew! The way you let people tell their stories and how deep you and your guests go really helps ALOT of people deal with their own issues. This podcast is a damn public service at this point. Good shit man. Keep doing what you do.

[@PrestigeWorldwide2730]

I'm glad you got her back on, she's got a great story and grew up in my hometown Syracuse, NY.

[@jakemiess2230]

I'm from Buffalo what a coincidence

[@metathynk9400]

never knew, but have always been a distant fan

[@dot_t]

I'm a brain aneurysm survivor and when you're talking about your soul being in your brain I can relate to that. I haven't been the same person I was before my brain decided to explode. It changed me forever. So sorry about your parents Jessimae. I think the pillow of your Mom is so funny! 😂 Take care. ✌🏼❤️

[@lacefacethegreat]

"Love permeates stuff" is one of the most profound things I've ever heard in my life. It rings so true to today's times especially.

[@reedbruv2638]

I got honeydew shaped teardrops falling down my face during this ep

[@idab6864]

Absolutely love this podcast, thank you Ryan

[@tonymiralles22]

This one fucked me up, as someone who has lost two grandmother's who I loved dearly to this sickness, listening to this was very eye opening and insightful. Love the honeydew, keep up the great work. I also cried harder than I have in years.

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Think of 100,000 Honeydews filling the Ravens stadium. Youre a legend Sickler

[@metathynk9400]

legend , but still aint eating the honeydew ;)

[@Libbe4815162342]

I'm going through this right now with my mother. This was so profoundly helpful. Thank you Jessimae for telling your story. I'm sure you've told this story many times, but still, you just articulated it just perfectly. And now I have to go call my mamma!

[@aureliosalomon393]

I've never switched from laughing so hard to getting real serious and emotional before really great episode and guest.

[@emtjc8465]

Alzheimer's is rough. When I was younger, I watched my grand mother forget everything. Then after that I went through mental health nursing and learned about it. It is just horrible to watch a person that is so strong forget everything, and then at the end they forget how to eat or in some cases how to even breathe and swallow. My heart goes out to anyone that has to go through this. Please remember if you see a family member having memory issues to get it checked out. Medication can help them so much to preserve their brain for as long as possible.

[@Corborbin]

You can tell these two are having so much fun together even though it’s heavy. I fucking love it and need it!

[@crespow1990]

I know I commented 8 months ago about my mother.. but I keep hearing this podcast episode for comfort. My moms starting to forget so much. She’s locking herself in rooms and forgets how to open them back up. There’s so much happening now and it tears me up

[@MalorieMelts]

23 minutes in and they’re just wheezing 😂😂😂😂

[@metathynk9400]

hahahaha, they swing D and it makes them wheez

[@dt3306]

dang..one of the hardest stories to listen to cuz i’m sure almost everyone can relate to this one way or another..how she was not crying retelling and reliving this experience is beyond me..

[@gordos420]

I'm at work, trying to hide because of all of these tears. This episode is so impactful. Thank you for sharing.

[@justinmorris2814]

Thank you both for this INCREDIBLE conversation!! What a roller coaster of laughter, tears and valuable insights! Mr. Sickler your podcast has to be one of the most unique and cathartic experiences out there and I can't thank you enough.

[@andrewtruex]

Ryan literally cannot stop his infectious laugh no matter the situation. Love this man

[@redraiderreloading7612]

Great podcast. Parts of it were hard to listen to after losing my dad 10 years ago at age 66. It's hard to deal with any of these diseases or illnesses that we get. My dad had a blockage in the small intestines. They cut 16 inches out ... after 6 months in the hospital and 5 surgeries he passed from being septic.. Life can suck

[@everyinchtheanimal]

Not related to Alzheimer’s but I had that moment of telling my mum to give up and immediately watch her let go and it’s taken me a very long time to understand it. For me it was leukaemia and the moment was literally as I kissed her head at the end of the sentence. It’s a difficult thing to comprehend

[@ploydp]

A lateral situation unrelated but parallel is dealing with a loved one who encounters a debilitating stroke. My mother in law was a lesson in patience and endurance having survived for nearly 20 years partially paralyzed and aphasic. Unable to communicate coherently or do for herself should have made her depressed and bitter but her spirit remained buoyant. Our frustrations and helplessness to bring her back to health would melt experiencing her simple joy when grand kids and relatives would bless her with their presence. I am now watching my own mother becoming more mindful of her difficulty with aging (memory, balance, and general vitality) and have to remind myself that her testiness and impatience isn't with what we do but more about what she feels she can no longer do.

[@aaronlaos6174]

It got me thinking. She is so strong to go through, and the best medicine to remember is the laughter.. love it will pass it on

[@john-michaelwallace6522]

I laughed, I cried, I enjoyed every minute of this episode!!!

[@sirenadenton7920]

Jessie is my fav guest ever. Killed it twice. You two are so great together. Love you guys!!

[@theonetheycallfear8237]

Zaddy jeans killing it with Jessimae again. Love both of y’all so much! Happy Toosdee

[@zinny1222]

I've listened to so much of the dew and love it. This has been the first one I started actually crying listening to hearing the emotions coming out in her stories. You are one of the best interviewers/conversationalists I've encountered and I appreciate you, ash, and the rest of your teams work. Thank you captain night pants.

[@SethCrimson]

My God she should be a weekly guest their chemistry is so good

[@crespow1990]

I’ve never cried and laughed so much in a podcast. My mother is currently going through this but she’s stubborn and refuses to get checked after doctors told her their concerns. I’m seeing my Mom slip on the daily..

[@cloudbloom]

I've seen probably 50 of Ryan's podcasts and I feel that these two together have THE BEST chemistry by far it's amazing. The humor vibes between them are off the fucking charts I love it

[@ColorMyWorld250]

jessimae is sooooo special, i am crying at work thank you ryan!!

[@420lito]

Honeydew & This Past Weekend are the best, hands down. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@melaniekaweck3433]

if any of you havent seen the Glen Campbell documentary "I'll Be Me" it follows his last tour and its a tearjerker i watched it a year after my mom went through the same thing and passed

[@takeahike2993]

Great chat; My mom is going down that road right now. Showed her this, she almost peed herself. 😂

[@robertlee7759]

god damnit, ive soaked an entire box of tissues wiping these tears away!!! such an amazing podcast that just opens your eyes up to how special life truly is

[@Dabro1010]

This episode I won't forget... No pun intended

[@hazbaska1]

What a deep individual Jessimae is! She is truly intellectual and full of love - this was amazing!

[@cooperschauer8618]

Been a honeydew fan since day one. This and the Felipe Esparza episode are the best podcasts ever. Heavy, but lighthearted, but very insightful. Great job Ryan 👍👍👍

[@thebonbrests741]

I laughed, I cried and thats what The Honeydew is all about y'all

[@remingtonfrog3170]

Wow… what a great conversation, thank you Ryan & Jessimae ❤️ Soo good ! Loving you both, really appreciate it 👌

[@marcelo94s32]

Gotta love the honeydew podcast , the best laugh in town lol

[@sophianardozzi1331]

Said Ripley, to the android Bishop.

[@loungewear13]

One of the greatest: interview, podcast, videos, moments you'll ever witness

[@idonttiptoe1519]

Ms Paluso... You're a gift. I TRULY think/know you sharing this journey has helped, and will help, so many people. What you've talked about are all my greatest fears... But the way you handle it and talk about it are brilliant. Also... I don't usually "should" on people, and I fucking hate when people recommend books to me... but if you haven't already you should totally read two books: The Body Keeps Score and Beyond Labels. Beyond Labels stats off slightly in left field imo but... The info on food and the food industry are fascinating. Peace be with you, girl!!! ❤️

[@aubreejunesmom]

Loved this episode. I learned so much and cried a few times. AND laughed a lot! 💜

[@davidburbank3303]

Thank you both for this podcast. My grandmother died in the arms of me and my mother (which was her mother) a little over a year ago. This is what I needed to hear. Sending you both love! Keep killing the game! I feel honor.

[@robynleighs]

This, by far, is the most powerful podcast I've watched. Damn.

[@stephanieshonie6831]

Love love love this podcast session!!! Thank you!!

[@danm1319]

I watched her first and then this back to back. Too good! I cried so hard when she said her friend told her the hearing is one of the last senses to go ! I really hope that's true so badley!!!

[@jeanmalave1823]

I was sobbing the entire episode!!!! Love Jessie Mae!!!!

[@jondetremaudan5425]

Watching you guys laughing at 22:45 is beautiful. Thank you so much

[@pildp1]

How about a HERE HERE!! for the big, angry dog skillfully, empathetically hosting one of the best interviews!

[@AmandaBurns14]

Episodes like this one is why I love The Honeydew. You're laughing to the point of crying, go to actual crying from the sad story, them bam! Back to laughing at the random jokes

[@phenomenalwoman6111]

God I can't stop bawling toward the end here, my grandma had alzheimer's & dementia & it came so suddenly, I don't feel like I ever really got closure & death is suck a hard subject for me (probably almost everyone) I've lost so many friends & it gives me so much anxiety & heartache, especially being a mother.

[@autumnmount495]

I had a lady with dementia i took care of in a home. She would hop onto the piano and play like she was in her prime all over again. It would have everyone there put back into time with her. Crazy how music does it. 💜 I love this episode. My grandpa drank and this is pretty much what my mom is dealing with too.

[@autumnmount495]

Also with losing my dad this made me feel thankful in a selfish way that he went unexpectedly. He wouldn’t have handled if it was anything prolonged. It shocked me and changed everything in me and I feel her grief so hard in this. Had me crying at parts.

[@redrocker1055]

The way you two riff off each other is really special.

[@alanruppelt1019]

Great emotional podcast! Amazing courage shown by Jessimae to openly share very personal moments and experiences!

[@DevonHanick]

I cried a few times this episode. Thank you so much!

[@SurlyMontanan]

This episode hit home- my dad passed from Alzheimer's Halloween night 2017, and watching his decline crushed me, but it forced me to educate myself and get totally proactive relative to his history and my future. He was functionally alcoholic and had a similar path too, and a few years after he quit drinking he was in a home, lost, only to die 6 months after leaving home.

[@SurlyMontanan]

To top it off, my mom nearly lost her home paying for 6 months of his stay in a nursing home, which was a brutally heartbreaking time.

[@realjclar]

What an amazing episode you two! I immediately started listening to it again after I finished it. I cant wait for her next visit!

[@jackramirez9265]

Honestly, Sickler based off of content is top 3 in the world right now. Keep it going bro. This needs to be bigger than it already is and it will be.

[@keirlogan5292]

Damn this episode hit me hard, the blind sided feeling you get when your parents become ill is the worst. My father one day said he had a pain in his back and then 3 months later cancer has spread from his lung to his brain to his bones. The last few weeks his brain was in this loop that still haunts me to this day. RIP Dad love you and miss you.

[@smnthgl85]

Laughing through the tears.

[@ImJake50]

I said this last week, but I mean it even more this week! This is the best episode iver ever seen of the dew! I relate to her father dying story so much

[@frazierk100]

God damn it Ryan Sickler! This podcast is always fresh man!